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OregonSB 8902025 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to the Oregon Sunshine Committee.

Sponsored By: Kim Thatcher (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Oregon records exemption review deadline moves later

The Oregon Sunshine Committee’s overall review deadline moves from December 31, 2026, to no later than December 31, 2031. Reviews cover public-records exemptions in the Attorney General’s catalog, with listed exceptions remaining outside mandatory review. Exceptions include federally required exemptions, trade secrets, and most legal evidence privileges; attorney-client privilege remains subject to review. Specified security records, safety records and plans, and identifying information about certain workers also remain excluded.

New public access rules for legislative committees

Oregon’s judiciary-related and interim legislative committees can set rules for their public-records review discussions. These rules can support public participation through options such as live-streaming. The law also removes specified open-meeting requirements for the Legislative Counsel Committee and its public records subcommittee.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kim Thatcher

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2025

Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed.

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 5/15/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2025

Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.

Yes: 29 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/17/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2026.

    6/20/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 294, 2025 Laws.

    6/20/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    6/9/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/2/2025House

  5. President signed.

    5/30/2025Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed.

    5/29/2025House

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.

    5/28/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Carried over to May 28, 2025 Calendar.

    5/27/2025House

  9. Carried over to May 27, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

    5/23/2025House

  10. Second reading.

    5/22/2025House

  11. Recommendation: Do pass.

    5/21/2025House

  12. Work Session held.

    5/15/2025House

  13. Public Hearing held.

    5/7/2025House

  14. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/27/2025House

  15. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/25/2025House

  16. Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.

    2/25/2025Senate

  17. Second reading.

    2/20/2025Senate

  18. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/20/2025Senate

  19. Work Session held.

    2/17/2025Senate

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/10/2025Senate

  21. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/21/2025Senate

  22. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    1/21/2025Senate

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